Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

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Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
120 Fisher Ave,  Roxbury, MA
3.6
3.5
1,521 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kate Armstrong
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
100%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
58%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
550
Verbal
540
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
87%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
1%
State Average
8%
Science
0%
State Average
8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
331:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Black
49.7%
Hispanic
44.1%
Two or more races
3%
Native American
1.6%
White
1.3%
Asian
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Boston 128 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 95 Students
Northeastern University 82 Students
Boston University 76 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 72 Students
Framingham State University 58 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 57 Students
Suffolk University 55 Students
Boston College 49 Students
Bridgewater State University 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 53 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Nursing 42 Students
Biology 28 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Criminology 18 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students
Finance 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 41 Reviews
3.0 Parent
2/11/2025
Need to be consistency with teachers and supports for students on an IEP & students with disabilities.
5.0 Junior
7/3/2024
Roxbury Prep encourages me to do my best and reach as high as possible. I love how my teachers really encourage me to pursue djing and help me to both learn more about djing and find gigs for me.
4.0 Senior
5/27/2024
This school truly pushes their students to do their best. Personally, it has well equipped me for secondary education as the multitude of advanced placement courses prepare students for college courses. While there were times I did struggle, I was able to keep up. The relationships I made along the way that will last a long time.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 17 Reviews
4.0 other
3/5/2024
Each school is different and has different challenges, but this school tries to build an sense of community and do whatever it takes to engage families and students. The dedication to get these students through school and to higher education is truly commendable. The only way forward is through educ...
5.0 parent
3/4/2024
Mission Hill campus is everything and more that I imagined it would be. My child is challenged here more than any school he’s attended. I can’t wait for my other kids to attend.
5.0 parent
3/3/2024
My son is in the graduating class of 2024. His first two years in school were abnormal because of Covid and Zoom classes, so I'll discuss his last 2 years at the Nubian Sq campus of Roxbury Prep.We worried he'd not feel comfortable talking to teachers, because he's shy, but, as it turned out, he has...
5.0 parent
3/1/2024
Roxbury Prep is an excellent School. All the teachers and staff are so professional, respectful, supportive, and motivate their students to learn. You can always rely on staff or teacher's whenever you need any help or assistance for your child. My daughter starts from grade 1-12. She will be gradua...

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Roxbury Preparatory Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 5-12 located at 120 Fisher Ave in Roxbury, MA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,521 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Roxbury Preparatory Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average SAT score is 1090. The average home value in this area is $792,429. Discover additional schools in the area, like City on a Hill Charter Public School, Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers, Manville School, and more. Learn more about what Roxbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Roxbury Preparatory Charter School.

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